Ryan Nelsen lays into QPR team-mates

RYAN NELSEN has laid into his QPR team-mates by questioning their mental toughness.

Ryan Nelsen's side have it all to do to stay afloat in the Premier League []

Rock-bottom Rangers have made the worst start to a
top-flight season in their history. Mark Hughes is fighting to save his
job after 12 winless games and rumours are now rife of a dressing-room
rift.

And it does not promise to get any easier for the club with a trip to Manchester United tomorrow.

Defender
Nelsen, 34, said: “In this league, it’s all about mental strength. When
the pressure is on, players have to take responsibility.

When the pressure is on, players have to take responsibility

Ryan Nelsen

“The
players have to hold complete responsibility for the Southampton game.
When it mattered most, we just didn’t stand up. You can be the most
talented players in the world but when the microscope goes on you,
talent goes out the window.

“We need more mental strength and hopefully we can then showcase the talent to win games.”